Note
Volvo recommends that you do not use an automatic car wash during the first few months, when the vehicle is still new. This allows the paintwork to harden properly.
Important
Before using an automatic car wash
- Make sure that doors, windows and hatches are closed.
- To avoid the door handles unfolding while in the car wash, lock the vehicle.
- Change wiper mode to off.
- Fold the door mirrors in.
- Secure any auxiliary lights.
- Activate air recirculation.
- Deactivate driver support functions so that the vehicle does not automatically brake or give unnecessary warnings.
Follow the instructions to drive into the automatic car wash and stop at the designated location.
If you are using a tunnel car wash:
- Put the gear in N and take your foot off the brake. Do not apply the parking brake.
If you are using a rollover car wash:
- Put the gear in P to engage the parking brake.
After the wash cycle is complete, follow the instructions and drive out.
Be sure to reset any functions you changed before you drove in.
Warning
Always test the brakes after washing, including the parking brake. This helps prevent moisture from causing corrosion, which could reduce brake performance.
If there are particularly stubborn dirt patches or if you don't get the desired results when cleaning your vehicle, contact Volvo support for advice.